Dental Assisting(DA) Program Instructor

Medix College is seeking a Dental Assisting Instructor to join our team. In this dynamic role, you will have an immediate impact on people and embody our Core Values daily by providing students with the knowledge they need to take the next step in finding their career!

Position Summary:

The Instructor is responsible for modeling the behavior that will allow each student to fulfill their academic potential through mentoring, planning, organizing and implementing a structured approached to learning, while following a prescribed curriculum in line with the institutions core values.

Essential Functions

• Deliver the curriculum through lecture, presentation, and use of a learning management software
• Use Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software and Learning Management Software (LMS) as needed
• Instruct curriculum in both a classroom and clinical/lab settings
• Take daily attendance & follow up to ensure retention goals are met
• Record and submit grades to the appropriate personnel/software in a timely manner
• Be available for student support which is held outside of class times
• Participate in new student orientations as required
• Attend all required faculty/staff meetings and graduation ceremonies
• Stay current on industry trends and maintain certification or licensure in the related field
• Exhibit professional and model behavior while at the campus or representing the school in the community
• Treat all staff and students equally with respect free from bias or discrimination
• Create and maintain an organized lesson plan and work area
• Manage conflict between students through behavioral observation and early intervention
• Keep students and academic services up to date by introducing new content, news, and updates
• Maintain communication with all departments
• Conduct employer visits, field trips and guest speakers
• Stay in touch with alumni to support Career Services
• Work with students that may require accommodations
• Continue professional development within the industry you are instructing
• Other duties as requested by the Campus Director

Position Requirements:

48 months of work or teaching experience in the vocation, acquired within the preceding 10 years, or a combination of the two.

OR

24 months of work or teaching experience in the vocation, acquired within the preceding 10 years, or a combination of the two and one of the following:

• Hold a Bachelor Degree from a Canadian university or an equivalent degree
• A graduate of a College of Applied Arts and Technology or equivalent
• A graduate of a registered PCC or equivalent
• Hold a Certificate of Qualification under the Ontario College of Trades and Apprenticeship Act, 2009 or equivalent.
• Be in good standing with the Ontario Dental Association
• Posses CPR (Healthcare provider Level)

Required to provide two letters of reference from individuals of no relation verifying the work/teaching experience in the discipline of which you are applying

Must be proficient with database applications and administration systems, specifically Microsoft Office. Adult education training and experience with Private Career Colleges is preferred.

Company Summary:

The Career College Group (CCG), an Ontario-based educational training company, aims at supplying leading Canadian industries with skilled qualified workers. For over 50 years, CCG has been providing industry-leading diploma programs and have grown to become one of the leaders in Canadian vocational education with brands such as Medix College of Healthcare and North American Trade Schools.

Benefits:

• Extended Health Care
• Dental Care
• Vacation & paid time off
• RRSP Match
• Life Insurance